Nearly 300 Million People in India Have Limited or No Access to Electricity

NEW DELHI—Scorching summer heat caused power outages and triggered protests in India's capital, underscoring the challenges the country's new government faces as it strives to improve the dilapidated energy infrastructure and restore India's appeal as an investment destination.

Temperatures across northern India have hovered around 115 degrees Fahrenheit, or 46 Celsius, for nearly a week, straining power grids and causing sporadic...